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Journal of Obesity and Overweight (JOO) is an peer reviewed open access journal that publishes articles on all aspects of human obesity. It includes causes, management, implications of obesity, and related approaches for weight loss. Under the guidance of our Editorial Board members all the articles are peer reviewed and published. Our aim is to publish progressive research works related to public health and its medical development.

Journal of Obesity and Overweight is using online manuscript submission, review and tracking systems for quality and quick review processing. Review processing is performed by the editorial board members of Journal of Obesity and Overweight or outside experts; at least two independent reviewer's approval followed by editor approval is required for acceptance of any citable manuscript.

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    CHARLES C. MUSCOPLAT

    Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, United States

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    RYSZARD PLUTA

    Professor, Mossakowski Medical Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

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    XU-FENG HUANG

    Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia

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    YU HUANG

    Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

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    CARLOS ALBERTO NOGUEIRA DE ALMEIDA

    Professor, Department of Paediatric Nutrition, Brazilian Association of Nutrology, University of Ribeirao Preto, Brazil

Recent Articles

Use of Semaglutide for Successful Weight Loss and Maintenance in a Non-Obese Population: An Observational, Retrospective Chart Review

This retrospective chart review aimed to assess the efficacy of compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient of an FDA-approved weight loss drug for patients with obesity, for weight loss in otherwise healthy, regular, and overweight people (BMI < 29.9).

Author Name: Sharon Giese MD
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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Associated Factors among SchoolAged Children in Bonga Town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2023

Overweight and obesity is defined as the accumulation of excessive fat in the body of children. Even though childhood overweight and obesity are not yet supposed to be an emerging health issue in Ethiopia, their prevalence increases.

Author Name: Sintayehu Bezabih Bekele
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Effect of “BEAUTYCOFFEE” on Body Weight A Pilot Study in Patients with Obesity

Obesity and overweight are associated with a wide spectrum of morbid conditions, which contribute to high prevalence of disability and mortality worldwide.

Author Name: Hamoud Shadi
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Does Body Mass Index Influence the Onset and Prognosis of Colorectal Cancer?

The association between excess body weight and colorectal cancer appears to be related to a state of systemic low-grade inflammation, due to an overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines.

Author Name: Maria Sofia
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Effects of High-Intensity Circuit Training on Body Composition and Selected Cardiovascular Parameters in Overweight and Obese Children Aged 9-12

The problem of excess body weight is becoming an epidemic in the general population, especially among children aged to 12 years old

Author Name: GÄ…tarski MichaÅ
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Fat Accumulation on the Stomach and Its Effects on Sleep

Fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area, has become a major concern for many individuals in today's modern society. Sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and genetic factors all contribute to the increase in abdominal obesity

Author Name: Masni Alsaeed
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Being in the Grip of Bulimia: New Evidence on how Bulimia Relates to Addictive Behavior

Using longitudinal data that tracks bulimic behavior among young girls (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study), we examine (1) whether the persistence in bulimia nervosa (BN) can be attributed to slow learning

Author Name: Michelle Sovinsky
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Leptin Receptor Gene Variant Rs1137101 and Ghrelin Gene Variant Rs696217 are Associated with Body Mass Index in Brazilian Population: A Case-Control Study

Obesity is a multifactorial condition influenced by environment and genetic factors. Controlling appetite and satiety involves complex interactions between the hypothalamus

Author Name: Pinhel Marcela
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